Lamaze Classes
Judy O'Connor RN LCCE, Instructor
I am a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator who
incorporates an eclectic mix of techniques and philosophies of birth
and parenting into my classes. ICEA's motto of "freedom of
choice based on knowledge of alternatives" guides my class
presentations and answers to your questions. Classes are informal
and limited to four expectant mothers with their husband, partner
or labor support person. I individualize my teaching methods and
materials to meet the needs of each class. In addition to your folder
of instructional materials, books, videos, CD's and DVD's are available
for use at home during your class series.
Classes emphasize physical, emotional
and knowledge needs for coping with late pregnancy, labor and birth.
Breathing techniques, relaxation, massage, use of music and other
comfort measures are presented. Emphasis is on birth as a normal
process. Variations of labor, medications, epidurals, and Cesarean
Birth are also discussed.
Care of the mother and newborn in the hospital,
breastfeeding, and infant safety are explained. Adjustment to parenthood
is integrated throughout the class series. Expectant parents practice
diapering, dressing, bathing and other infant care skills using
newborn teaching dolls.
Pre-registration is required. Please register by
the 6th or 7th month of pregnancy. You should begin classes in your
seventh month. To register call Judy at (217) 423-6022.
Lamaze
Registration Form
Class fees are due one week before your class begins.
Send payment to:
Judy O'Connor
2399 W. Main St.
Decatur, IL 62522
Affirmations
for Labor and Birth
I believe in my ability to give birth
I trust my body to birth my child
I have all the strength I need
within me
I will remain calm
I breathe slow and even
Inhale peace, exhale tension
I know each contraction is bringing
me one
step closer to holding my child in my arms
My job is to relax, breathe and
trust my body
to open to birth my baby
My pelvis releases and opens
I accept this birth and am prepared
for it
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Class Schedule
Lamaze Class
7 classes per series
Classes limited to four expectant mothers and their
husband/partner and labor support person.
Monday Evening
6:30 - 8:30 PM
January 7, 2008
March 3, 2008
April 28, 2008
July 7, 2008
September
8, 2008
October
27, 2008
December
15, 2008
Class Fee: $125.00
Daytime
classes
By arrangement with instructor
Refresher Classes
By arrangement with instructor.
3 classes of your choice from any of the regular series
Expectant parents are encouraged
to carefully consider and discuss all the birthing options available
in their community before making their birth plan. A birth plan
needs to be flexible, allowing for give and take in discussion with
your chosen health care providers and for adjusting to the realities
of the actual labor process as it unfolds for the birth of your
baby. It may be helpful to consider it a birth "wish list"
rather than a birth "plan".
The following are two examples of birth plans. The Birth Plan Checklist
was developed by Cindy Trainor RNC LCCE MSN CD(DONA) CLC, Clinical
Nurse Specialist, The Birth Center at St. John's Hospital, Springfield,
IL. The Sample Birth Plan is that of my niece and her husband.
Example
Birth Plan
Birth
Plan Checklist
Pregnant
to Parent
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